External risk intelligence

Mikafon MA7 SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.3)

CVE-2024-6699

Mikafon MA7 devices are affected by a SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data. The vulnerability is network-accessible, meaning an attacker can reach it without authentication.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

Mikafon Ma7 Firmware

3.0 to before 3.1

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2024-6699

The vulnerability affects a network-connected device (Mikafon MA7) and involves a SQL injection flaw in a web-based interface or service. Such products are commonly deployed as internet-facing management or application interfaces, making them reachable and accessible from the public internet in typical configurations.

PCI scan relevance

PCI Relevance for CVE-2024-6699

Yes

CVE-2024-6699 — Halo PCI Relevance: Yes. Under typical PCI ASV external scan criteria, this issue may be flagged for scan prioritization.

This vulnerability is an SQL injection, which is a common cause of PCI ASV scan failures and requires remediation for a passing attestation.

Scan-prioritization guidance only—not a PCI DSS certification or ASV attestation.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This vulnerability in Mikafon MA7 devices allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of data. The critical nature of this flaw, combined with its network accessibility, highlights the importance of understanding its potential impact on our systems.

  • Attackers can insert harmful commands into the system.
  • This issue affects network-accessible devices.
  • Confirm relevance and assess potential exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can reach the vulnerable component without needing any special access or authentication. This is possible because the vulnerable component is exposed to the network, and the attack does not require user interaction. Once accessed, the attacker can send specially crafted input to trigger the SQL injection vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

  • Entry condition: No authentication or network access needed.
  • Trigger point: Specially crafted network input.
  • Resulting risk: Unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

The described vulnerability in Mikafon MA7 could allow an attacker to manipulate database queries. This could potentially expose, modify, or delete sensitive information stored within the device's database, depending on the specific configurations and the data it manages.

  • System and user data could be at risk.
  • Attackers may inject malicious SQL commands.
  • Unauthorized access to or manipulation of data may occur.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

Security and platform teams are likely responsible for addressing this critical SQL injection vulnerability in Mikafon MA7. The first practical step involves identifying all instances of Mikafon MA7 within the environment, confirming their reachability and business criticality, and then engaging the accountable owners to plan remediation.

  • Ownership: Platform and security teams.
  • Verify first: Affected assets and business criticality.
  • Action: Plan coordinated remediation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the specific weakness class for the Mikafon MA7 SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6699)?

The vulnerability in Mikafon MA7 (CVE-2024-6699) is classified as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. This weakness allows attackers to interfere with the queries an application is able to execute.

How does the SQL Injection vulnerability in Mikafon MA7 (CVE-2024-6699) allow attackers to gain access?

Attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability by sending specially crafted network input to the Mikafon MA7 device. This bypasses the need for authentication or special access, enabling them to potentially access or manipulate data stored within the device's database.

What is the scope of the impact for the Mikafon MA7 SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6699)?

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands, which could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive information. The specific impact depends on the data the Mikafon MA7 device manages and its database configurations.

How is the Mikafon MA7 SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6699) typically triggered?

The SQL injection vulnerability in Mikafon MA7 is triggered by specially crafted network input. This can be sent by an attacker without needing any special access or authentication, as the vulnerable component is exposed to the network.

What are the immediate practical steps for addressing the Mikafon MA7 SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6699)?

The primary responsibility for addressing this vulnerability lies with security and platform teams. Initial steps include identifying all Mikafon MA7 devices in the environment, verifying their network reachability and business criticality, and then coordinating remediation efforts with the relevant owners.

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